Just like humans, dogs do well under stress
London, July 23 (IANS) It's not just humans who perform better in tests or athletic events when slightly nervous but dogs too perform equally...
China at severe dengue epidemic risk: Study
Washington, Oct 13 (IANS) The first comprehensive genomic analysis of the dengue virus has revealed that the disease has become endemic and diverse in...
Cheap graphene-based microphone for super sound quality
London, Nov 30 (IANS) Scientists have developed a low-cost graphene-based microphone that is nearly 32 times more sensitive than microphones of standard nickel-based construction.
The...
Schizophrenics more likely to attempt suicide
Toronto, Feb 11 (IANS) People with schizophrenia are six times more likely to have attempted suicide than those without the mental disorder that affects...
Shorter women more likely to have premature babies
New York, Aug 19 (IANS) Shorter mothers are at an increased risk of delivering smaller, premature babies, says a new study.
"Our finding shows that...
High BP risk in mid-life can be predicted in childhood
London, Oct 9 (IANS) Researchers have marked a number of factors that can help identify young people who are at risk of developing high...
Pesticides alter bees’ brains, affect reproductive ability
London, May 1 (IANS) New research suggests that a particular class of pesticides called "neonicotinoids" do not kill bees but impair their brain function...
Blood test may indicate skin cancer relapse
London, March 7 (IANS) Researchers have found that a blood test may be able to sound early warning bells that patients with advanced melanoma...
Altering brain’s food sense may achieve healthy ageing
New York, Feb 27 (IANS) Tweaking the brain in order to alter the perception of feeding state and achieve low-calorie intake may promote healthy...
Gene associated with thinking skills found
New York, July 16 (IANS) Researchers have identified a gene mutation that is linked with thinking skills. The discovery can unravel the secret behind...
